mantadoc Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) Deleted Edited September 26, 2017 by mantadoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCarlos Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Is that primer on top of the original underseal there Robbie? Carl[] 1984 GTE Coupe 2.0XE16v - B623RWW - currently being reshelled... 1996 BMW 328i Touring Alpina Cosmetics Hartge Power - Parts Chaser/Manta Tower/Daily Driver OMOC Member#5937 E-Mail Me - mrcarlos@mantagte.co.uk Into MySpace? Check me out...... http://www.myspace.com/mrcarlos01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 yup if u look the car was stripped right down and cleaned and it shows whatw as done underneath, the areas which had perfect underseal had all the edges taken back at least an inch to make sure they were perfect. then all cleaned down with thinners to remove any fine scum which the steam hose hadnt taken of, then painted with the red primer the same as the underneath the primed. As the whole car was being stonechipped agian they was no need to take of any of the factory stuff which was mint. [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 quote:Originally posted by Robbie guys I need to get decals ordered form the club, can some please tell me what decals are required for the Exclusive I know they are red but need to know what ones i need and where they go [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) id="quote">id="quote"> Had a look through my archive and it's really hard to find original Exclusives. The one car I know to be tee-total original is Simon's: Pat's Exclusive Hatch also has the Exclusive decal on the passenger side, if that helps. I also noticed Nick and Jo's Exclusive had grey decals though ? OMOC 5885 After another Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 A well not to worry there is a chap sending me a couple and got a couple of other decnt ones from a member. Thanks for the pics Pete that will sort out the decals Ryan needs, got a feeling hes going to paint the car white at this point in time http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Well time to get this one updated again, the underneath and arches have all been stone chipped then primered again before getting several coats of 2 pack.[] Endless hours were spent getting the engine bay rubbed down, this bit does my head in [] but its done and dusted now [] underneath sorted good luck to ryans keeping this clean [] The next stage is to remove the inner tray and bracing from the sunroof to we can get access to the roof where it has rotted [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim nolan Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 looking good robbie,[^][^] jim nolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Its looking bloody fantastic that exclusive. Mint!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 [] It's getting there hopefully it won't be to long until the shell is sorted and we can get to put it back together again. http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 A bit more progress this time on the roof [:0] This bit I wasnt looking forward to as I hadnt a clue what i was going to run into [] first of all was to remove the sunroof cage so we could get a bit closer to the roof some rust in it but nothing to worry about, the holes in the roof are more important with the cage out the cross brace was loosened from the roof skin and the spot welds undone, then tapped back to remove underneath of the roof skin not looking to healthy top side of the brace well rusted Next the inside of the roof was all sanded down and treated with Jenolite to neutralise any remaining rust After the brace was sanded down and done with jenolite then coated with zinc primer 92% , a rather heavy tin the roof was coated as well then the inner brace put back in and welded The outside of the roof was sanded down to remove the rust loads of holes to content with right across the rear of the roof and round the corners the holes were preped and the edges tapped down slightly then lead filled well pleased with the result and the roof once again is all solid metal, with that done the gap between the inner brace and the roof got a light spray of dinitrol, didnt want to put to much in incase it melted on a sunny day and dripped down. Next to do is weld the sunroof cage back into place and skim the roof slightly to get it ready for primer [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Really nice work there Robbie. I note the '92% zinc' primer. Now who could that be made by...?[][] I think this section would be well worth a 'How to repair your roof properly' topic elsewhere on the site as it's the first time I've ever seen it in such detail anywhere. Cheers, Joe. Please log into this site from the Home page folks. It helps to keep it as the first Manta site listed on Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 kev would be the master on roofs [^] the zinc primer wasnt bilthamber lol, seems quite a few people do it under different names, but all charge around the same price. I picked up a few tins at the NEC show. Looking forward to getting the roof finished as thats the last of the welding. Onto the bodywork after that [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 (edited) Deleted Edited September 26, 2017 by mantadoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 cheers mantadoc, had hoped to be a tad futher on but with building the new garage things are slowish at the moment, Ryan my lad should be here a few days this week so hopefully will get a good bit done []along with the roof going on the garage [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endakillian Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Great work there Robbie as usual.Keep it up[^] Nice to see the roof repaired-i'm off the hook for the roof skin job so?[] OMOC 6052 The home of OMOC on the island.... http://www.vxopel.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Looks like it Enda. Jayus this past few weeks have done my head innormal works seems the easy bit, with building this new garage for the good cars my car time seems limited so longer working days are taking their effect on me. [] Anyways Ryans car has come along a good bit the roof is all back together and the body work all rubbed down and sorted, then primed and 4 coats of top coat added. On the down side there is more left to do than is done 2 wings 2 doors 2 side skirts front bumper pertrol cap 3 piece spoiler sunroof they are going to take ages Once i got the shell sprayed had to start adding a few bits back onto the car to clear space and make it start looking like a car again [^] Plus Ryan has been spending loads of time sanding down the body as well and a few parts [] Found a new one today had some acid around the place, well it does wonders to rust as well , heres a few before and after pics, the bracket was left in the acid for 4 hrs, nasty stuff but does seem to work well, mind you rubber gloves and a full face mask is well recommended [] Not sure what to tackle next will either be some more body panels or get the engine painted up and the rear axle and crossmember sorted. http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endakillian Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Looking well there Robbie[8D]She's gonna be a good 'un[^] OMOC 6052 The home of OMOC on the island.... http://www.vxopel.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 cheers Enda went back to do a bit on the car this evening and decided to work on the engine for now and get it cleaned up and painted then into the car, along with the front crossmember, Ryan has the back axle almost sorted so the painting of the other bits can wait a week or so, [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Fantastic [] Robbie have you ever considered writing: "The Good Guide to rebuilding a Manta"? [] brilliant project, with lots of good tips Robbie [] looking forward to finished car. [^] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 I dunno about a good guide, I think the No1 tip would be to try and find a mint manta that just needed some servicing and soaked with more dinitrol, that way you would save hundreds of hrs in a chilly workshop and prob end up with a bigger bank balance [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1393 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 As always Robbie your work is 1st class. Good to see another Manta properly repaired, should last Ryan for years. Paul H omoc 412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Cheers Paul I hope it don't rust for a while, way to many parts on an Exclusive to spray. got a bit done over this past while but still getting slowed down by building the new garage to house the cars, but its near finished now just some work left on the outside. After that I can get stuck back into the cars [^] http://www.vxopel.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1664 will try and get some pics up over the weekend of the engine bay now, got a bit more done there [] http://www.mantamagic.com OMOC N,Ireland Rep id="blue"> OMOC 5706 Please dont shoot me it,s only an opinion not a demand Email robbie @ mantamagic.com (without the spaces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vx racing Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Time for an update it is now a i240 rep project heres a link to the latest pics http://www.vxopel.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vx racing Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 i240 Kit and trevor lewis 400 bonnet now painted and fitted, few bits and pieces to be done to it yet heres a link to the latest pictures http://www.vxopel.com/phpbb/viewtopic.p ... 6&start=15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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